Marija was born and raised in Macedonia. She began her first journey to England after leaving home some 20+ years ago. Shortly after England, she set sail to the Caribbean and now counting 15+ years of professional work experience in the yachting industry. Once she set foot on the beautiful island of St. Maarten, she started bartending which resulted in winning two competitions. Her eagerness to travel, explore and broaden her horizons led her to the first job as a stew on a mega yacht. The promotion to chief stew came shortly thereafter and has been her passion ever since. As chief stew, she shares her loyalty, enthusiasm, hard work, charisma, and positive energy with both the crew and the guests. You will always be greeted by her smiling face and be prepared for the contagious laughter she enjoys spreading on board. In addition to making sure guests needs and wants are met, she makes sure that the staff members are performing the required duties effectively and efficiently, ensuring that the guests will leave with an unforgettable experience. She also acquired a cooking degree in Spain and easily jump into the kitchen when the opportunity presents itself. Preparing exotic cocktails is her specialty so make sure to ask for one of her favorite while on board. When not on a boat, she loves hiking, traveling, and catching up with friends on a beautiful sandy beach or a night out exploring all that a city has to offer. Macedonian. She speaks Serbian, Croatian, Bulgarian, and English as well.